These Michigan Restaurants Are Open on Thanksgiving

Not everyone is blessed with the skills to cook, and sadly, not everyone even has a family to spend Thanksgiving with. Thankfully, some restaurants take that into consideration and choose to stay open on the holiday, giving people a place to grab a meal without feeling totally stuck.

While not every restaurant is open on Thanksgiving, and the ones that are may have limited hours, there’s still plenty to choose from if you want to go out for a bite. Your favorite sit-down spot might be closed, but at least there are still some options out there. Unfortunately, depending on where you live, you may end up stuck with fast food.

What Restaurants Are Going to Be Open on Thanksgiving?

Across Michigan, several national chains will still be serving customers on Thanksgiving Day. Places like Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, IHOP, and Boston Market are expected to be open, with some offering Thanksgiving-style meals.

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Also, local favorites like Brick Street of Grand Blanc, The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille, The Laundry in Fenton, Blondie’s Food & Spirits, and Ciao Italian Bistro will be open for the holiday as well, giving people a solid alternative to cooking or settling for a drive-thru meal.

What Fast Food Restaurants Will Be Open on Thanksgiving?

With that said, if fast food is your thing, you’re in luck. McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, Arby’s, Popeyes, and Jimmy John’s are typically open on Thanksgiving. Starbucks and Dunkin’ are also usually available for those who just need a quick caffeine jolt. Just keep in mind that hours vary from place to place, and some locations may decide to close completely depending on staffing.

Just keep in mind this isn’t a complete list. Some other restaurants may also choose to stay open for the holiday, while others could change plans last minute. Your best bet is to call ahead before heading out, just to be safe.